Seniors

Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors

The Peterborough Police Service works to ensure that all our citizens feel safe and secure in their community and in their home.

Stay safe:

Know what constitutes elder abuse. Whether it is physical, sexual, financial or mental abuse or neglect, these actions are crimes and help is available to you. For more information please visit The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.onpea.org/. To report a crime call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 ext. 274 or in an emergency call 9-1-1.

Make sure your home is not an easy target for criminals. Take advantage of the Peterborough Police Service’s Home Inspection Security Program where, at your request, representatives from our Auxiliary Unit will visit your home (house, condo, apartment, etc.) to provide a free safety audit – assessing ways to make your home safer. To book a free inspection please call our Victim Services Unit at 705-876-1122 ext. 268. Residents must live in Peterborough or Lakefield.

What to do:

If you or a senior you know is a victim of crime, report it to the police immediately. If you suspect a fraud – again, report it to the police immediately. If possible write down any important information while it’s still fresh in your memory. If you have any questions or concerns about your safety contact the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 ext. 274.

Tell someone you trust what is happening to you.

Ask for help if you need it

Keep emergency phone numbers stored in a safe place

Keep emergency money in a safe and private place

Have extra clothing on hand for emergency situations

Identify a safe place to go in case of emergency

Keep a list of your medications, and the name and phone number of your pharmacy

Keep copies of your identification

Keep records of your cheque book, credit cards, bank book

Do not give personal information over the phone, including credit cards and banking information

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers is a civilian, non profit, charitable organization that brings together the community, the police and the media in the fight against crime.

Crime Stoppers provides citizens with a vehicle to anonymously supply the police with information about a crime or potential crime of which they have knowledge. Cash rewards are offered to people who call the program and their information leads to an arrest.